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High Surf Advisory — Chuuk Lagoon, FM
Issued
Expires
2:00 PM CDT · Mon, Sep 14 2026
Issuing Office
NWS PGUM

Affected Areas

Chuuk Lagoon, FM

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...South facing reefs of Chuuk.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM ChST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The interaction between Invest 90W, the
monsoon surge, and winds crossing the equator is producing
hazardous surf along south-facing reefs. Winds anticipated to
weaken as early as Tuesday.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.